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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 840.88, 1,160.52 and 491.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 840.88, 1,160.52 and 491.68 is: 678.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    840.88 : 1,160.52 = 491.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    840.88/1,160.52 = 491.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    840.88x = 1,160.52 × 491.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    840.88x = 570,604.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,604.47/840.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.58

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